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LW51 XMG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,333 mi
Last recorded104,333 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,333 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and body of car

Fail 25 Feb 2017 104,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and body of car

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 91,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 81,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer and rear pipe section corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges.

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 62,192 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,336 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,516 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 51,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,803 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges /front number plate starting to delamanate

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,822 miles

advise both rear tyres inner edge warn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,322 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LW51 XMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW51 XMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LW51 XMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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